Not A Trail – This trip I’m planning on taking a trail I’ve never hiked before, I’ve already hiked this ‘Not a Trail.’
Backpacking
Everything backpacking: our gear, trip write-ups, and individual pictures.
New gear testing – Luna Sandals – I’ve had these several months, but this is the first opportunity I’ve had to get out hiking in them.
December 29, 2019 13:59
Another ‘Wet Feet’ Trip – Hercules Glades – Day One. 2 pictures
December 29, 2019 13:58
Gary on the Pilot Trail, Hercules Glades Wilderness. Hercules Glades – Day One.
December 29, 2019 13:30
This can only mean one thing … After a seven-month break, I’m finally back on the trail with my last hike of 2019. Journal: 16 31
December 29, 2019 12:53
There go my backpacking plans – Things started to get a bit surreal as it dawned on me that I was the “Cardiac Emergency” just announced on the hospital PA system. Five-minute read, 2 pictures
May 28, 2019 21:30
Uphill – Day Three and out … It seems that most trips finish at the top of a climb. One-minute read, 4 pictures
May 28, 2019 13:00
Campfire under the overhang. 2 pictures
May 27, 2019 20:30
Long Creek – a few pictures from around where I camped Monday night. 4 pictures
May 27, 2019 18:31
Another Overhang Campsite and my Home for the Night on Monday – I had just worked my way around the edge of a big deep pool when I spotted what looked like another overhang behind the trees. Two-minute read, 7 pictures
May 27, 2019 15:45
Campsite Under an Overhang – This charming spot has ready access to the creek, and I could have easily hung my hammock between a couple of the trees. I was keen to see where the trail led, so I spent a few minutes scouting around and took a couple of pictures before carrying on. One-minute read, 3 pictures
May 27, 2019 15:25
Day Two – and another six-mile hike. From the Bluffs to The Falls, and onward. Two-minute read, 5 pictures
May 27, 2019 15:00
Prickly Pear – I found a whole bunch of these. The new shoots almost match the color of my rain poncho! 2 pictures
May 27, 2019 10:00
View from the bluffs overlooking Beaver Creek at Hercules Glades. Video: 22 Secs. 2
May 27, 2019 9:30
Camped behind the Bluff at Hercules Glades. 5 pictures
May 27, 2019 8:30
Sunset from the bluffs overlooking Beaver Creek – massively processed to make a ‘meh’ sunset look average.
May 26, 2019 20:05
Sitting on the top of the bluff – It’s a six-and-a-half mile hike from the trailhead to the bluffs overlooking Beaver Creek on the western edge of Hercules Glades. I’ve been wanting to get a nice sunset picture from here for ages. One-minute read, 3 pictures
May 26, 2019 20:00
The Hunchback of Hercules – While hiking west on the Pilot (Tower) Trail to the bluffs I was caught by a thunderstorm. Finally a real chance to try out my rain poncho! It worked fine, but with the temperatures up in the mid eighties it was hot and humid with it on. One-minute read, 2 pictures
May 26, 2019 12:20
Despite my best intentions, I’ve been too busy to get out on the trails since my last trip in March. This weekend I decided to fix that with three days hiking at Hercules Glades. My plan was to catch a sunset from the bluffs and do some exploring down Long Creek. Things didn’t quite end up how I’d planned though. Journal: 11 23
May 26, 2019 12:00
Taking a break – Catching my breath on the long climb back up to the tower.
March 25, 2019 14:08
Eight Creek Crossings – Just for fun I thought I’d take a picture of each creek crossing I made. 8 pictures
March 25, 2019 13:49
Looking up Long Creek – Long Creek, Hercules Glades.
March 25, 2019 13:03
Long Creek, Hercules Glades.
March 25, 2019 13:01
Lunch Break at The Falls – Gary and The Falls on Long Creek at Hercules Glades – And no, I wasn’t tempted to take another shower. 6 pictures